ZIP Code 23666: Population, Income, Housing

State: VA

Total population: 54,233 Household income: $72,568 Rent: $1,541

Overview

Total population

54,233

Rent

$1,541

Year built

1984

Household income

$72,568

Per capita income

$38,822

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

50.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Virginia

County

City of Hampton

City

Hampton

Total population

54,233

Adults over 25

36,911

Total households

23,511

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$72,568

Per capita income

$38,822

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

50.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,541

Year built

1984

Households that rent

47.1%

Households that own

52.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

30.9%

Black

51.3%

Asian

3.6%

Two or more races

11%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

7.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

92.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

25,251 (89.2%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

3,046 (10.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

32.6%

High school graduate or GED

26.7%

Some college or associate degree

12.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

28.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 23666 with: Hampton, VA Virginia Beach metro area, VA-NC Virginia United States

ZIP 23666

Total population54,233

Rent$1,541

Year built1984

Household income$72,568

Per capita income$38,822

Poverty rate10.9%

Unemployment rateN/A

Hampton, VA

Total population137,557

Rent$1,427

Year built1974

Household income$69,621

Per capita income$37,706

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate3.3%

Virginia Beach Metro Area, VA-NC

Total population1,787,235

Rent$1,478

Year built1983

Household income$82,330

Per capita income$44,050

Poverty rate10.8%

Unemployment rate3.1%

Virginia State

Total population8,705,170

Rent$1,579

Year built1984

Household income$93,170

Per capita income$50,666

Poverty rate9.9%

Unemployment rate2.8%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP23666	CityHampton, VA	Metro AreaVirginia Beach metro area, VA-NC	StateVirginia	CountryUnited States
Total population	54,233	137,557	1,787,235	8,705,170	334,922,499
Rent	$1,541	$1,427	$1,478	$1,579	$1,413
Year built	1984	1974	1983	1984	1980
Household income	$72,568	$69,621	$82,330	$93,170	$80,734
Per capita income	$38,822	$37,706	$44,050	$50,666	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.9%	12.7%	10.8%	9.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.3%	3.1%	2.8%	4%

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Summary for 23666

Rent & Income

In 23666, the typical monthly rent is $1,541 and the typical household income is $72,568. Rent here is higher than Hampton and similar to Virginia, and household income is similar to Hampton and lower than Virginia. The estimated poverty rate is 10.9%, which is lower than the Hampton rate but higher than the Virginia rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 47.1% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 50.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 23666 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 23666 — Poverty

How ZIP 23666 compares in Virginia (101 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,541	32 / 101	from lower rent	$790 – $3,501
Household income	$72,568	78 / 101	from higher income	$47,924 – $250,001
Poverty rate	10.9%	77 / 101	from lower poverty	2% – 33.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Virginia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 23666

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 32nd out of 101 ZIP Codes in Virginia. Across Virginia, figures vary from $790 in ZIP 24112 up to $3,501 in ZIP 22101.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 23666 stands 78th out of 101 ZIP Codes. Throughout Virginia, numbers span from $47,924 in ZIP 24540 up to $250,001 in ZIP 22101.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 77th out of 101 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2% in ZIP 20105 up to 33.6% in ZIP 24060.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 23666 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,541 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 23666

Annual Household Income: $72,568

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 23666

Estimated Rate: 10.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 23666

In ZIP Code 23666, households that rent: 11,080 (47.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	11,080	47.1%
Owner-Occupied	12,431	52.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 23666

In ZIP Code 23666, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,623 (50.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,623	50.7%
Other renter households	5,457	49.3%
Total renter households	11,080	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 23666

Less than High School: 12,016 people (32.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,868 people (26.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,532 people (12.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,495 people (28.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 36,911

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.